Texas cuts child care subsidy program. Here’s what that means.

Texas is scaling back its child care subsidy program due to inflation and federal funding cuts, impacting many families who rely on this support. With fewer resources, more children may find their families unable to afford quality care, affecting both parents' ability to work. This move highlights the broader challenges states face in balancing budgets while meeting essential social services, potentially leading to longer-term consequences for workforce participation and economic growth in the state.